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Senior Flight Control System Engineer Jobs in Largo, FL

AEVEX

Sr. Systems Engineer

Tampa, FL · On-site

$98K - $135K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Develops and documents system and subsystem level specified and derived requirements and allocates ... and flight test events, integrated product team meetings, software/hardware design reviews ...

AEVEX

Sr. Systems Engineer

Tampa, FL · On-site

$98K - $135K/yr

Develops and documents system and subsystem level specified and derived requirements and allocates ... and flight test events, integrated product team meetings, software/hardware design reviews ...

Aero Simulation, Inc.

AVIONIC SYSTEMS ENGINEER

Tampa, FL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Competency in a version control system such as Git or SVN * Strong technical understanding with at ... flight simulation systems EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS * U.S. Citizenship Required: As a federal ...

Aero Simulation, Inc.

AVIONIC SYSTEMS ENGINEER

Tampa, FL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Competency in a version control system such as Git or SVN * Strong technical understanding with at ... flight simulation systems EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS * U.S. Citizenship Required: As a federal ...

Ascension Federal Services Inc.

Senior Systems Engineer

Tampa, FL · On-site

$98K - $135K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Senior Systems Engineer Location: Tampa, FL, 33601 Clearance: SECRET The Senior Systems Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining complex systems and infrastructure ...

HDR, Inc.

Senior Electrical/I&C Design Engineer

Tampa, FL · On-site

$94K - $127K/yr

HDR is seeking a highly motivated Senior Electrical/I&C Design Engineer with a strong work ethic ... Develop Input and Output (I/O) Lists and interface with the plant control system * Testing and ...

HDR

Senior Electrical/I&C Design Engineer

Tampa, FL · On-site

$98K - $132K/yr

HDR is seeking a highly motivated Senior Electrical/I&C Design Engineer with a strong work ethic ... Develop Input and Output (I/O) Lists and interface with the plant control system * Testing and ...

HDR

Senior Electrical/I&C Design Engineer

Tampa, FL · On-site

$98K - $132K/yr

HDR is seeking a highly motivated Senior Electrical/I&C Design Engineer with a strong work ethic ... Develop Input and Output (I/O) Lists and interface with the plant control system * Testing and ...

AEVEX

Sr Project Engineer

Tampa, FL

$93K - $121K/yr

Review and Approval Engineering Change Requests through the Program Change Control Board Review and ... Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Flight testing RC Aircraft or UAS JIRA task management

AEVEX

Sr Project Engineer

Tampa, FL · On-site

$93K - $121K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Review and Approval Engineering Change Requests through the Program Change Control Board Review and ... Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Flight testing RC Aircraft or UAS JIRA task management • ...

AEVEX

Sr Project Engineer

Tampa, FL · On-site

$93K - $121K/yr

Review and Approval Engineering Change Requests through the Program Change Control Board Review and ... Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Flight testing RC Aircraft or UAS JIRA task management ...

CAE, Inc.

System Architect

Tampa, FL · On-site

$229K/yr

... engineering. 3+ years in a leadership or architect role. * Flight-dynamics and avionics modeling experience * Motion and control loading system experience * Knowledge of graphics pipelines (OpenGL ...

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As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior flight control system engineer in Largo, FL is $142,092.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $142,800.00 and $147,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Flight Control System Engineer vs Flight Control System Engineer?

AspectSenior Flight Control System EngineerFlight Control System Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Aerospace, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering; experience in flight control systemsBachelor's or Master's in related engineering fields; some experience in flight control systems
Work EnvironmentDesign, develop, and test flight control systems for aircraft or spacecraftAssist in designing and testing flight control components and systems
Industry UsageUsed in aerospace companies, defense contractors, and space agenciesCommonly employed in aerospace and aviation industries

The main difference is experience level and responsibility. Senior Flight Control System Engineers lead design and testing efforts, while Flight Control System Engineers support these activities. Both roles require similar credentials and work in aerospace environments, but seniors typically have more project oversight and expertise.

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Infographic showing various Senior Flight Control System Engineer job openings in Largo, FL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $142,092 per year, or $68.3 per hour.

Sr. Systems Engineer

AEVEX

Tampa, FL • On-site

$98K - $135K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

Work Arrangement
Onsite in Tampa, FL
Job Overview
A Senior Systems Engineer leads projects related to creating system architecture, develops and defines system and product requirements, defines methods for verifying compliance to requirements, creates new solutions for the systems, and helps systems work more effectively. This individual may train or mentor Systems Engineers who have less experience and make decisions on projects and department activities. Their overall purpose is to ensure the product or system runs as efficiently as possible and works consistently to meet the needs of the company.
Essential Functions
  • Responsible for providing engineering expertise, oversight, and participation in activities involving weapon systems and associated hardware/software development, integration, test, configuration management, and acquisition and resource management for new capabilities to an existing weapon system.
  • Develops and documents system and subsystem level specified and derived requirements and allocates requirements through the appropriate work breakdown structure (WBS) as codified in a System Requirements Review (SRR) process
  • Supports the requirements identification, verification, validation, and testing process
  • Supports program technical interchange meetings, program management reviews, executive management reviews, test-related meetings, lab and flight test events, integrated product team meetings, software/hardware design reviews, platform integration meetings, etc.
  • Acts as engineering team leader, developing system engineering procedures and controls, managing project efforts, and taking the lead in problem resolution for aircraft research, development, production, and lifecycle acquisition and sustainment activities
  • Interfaces with weapons system contractors, vendors, and Government representatives regarding the technical aspects of engineering activities
  • Independently applies engineering principles to investigate, analyze, plan, oversee, and evaluate weapons system development and sustainment activities
  • Reviews and prepares engineering and technical analyses, reports, change proposals, and other technical documentation
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Standard Essential Functions
  • Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
  • Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
  • Embodies AEVEX's cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Qualifications and Competencies
  • Skilled in use of DOORs, Cameo or other requirements management systems
  • Project management skills and experience with MS Project
  • Experience using workflow management software such as Jira
  • Comfort with SysML and Block Diagram Development in tools such as Visio, Cameo, and/or Enterprise Architect
  • Skilled working in the setting of an integrated product team (IPT) and/or serving as a lead of one.
  • Ability to decompose complex systems into manageable subsystems and architectures that meet requirements.
  • Comfort eliciting and decomposing requirements into validatable items and assigning measures (KPIs) for them.
  • Demonstrated Organization and Leadership skills
  • Excellent communication (verbal and written).
  • Ability to work collaboratively across functional boundaries to apply problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Knowledge of data privacy.

Education / Certifications
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or related field
  • Master's degree in Systems Engineering desired
  • See years of experience for alternatives to education

Experience
  • Minimum ten (10) years' experience in functional area with a bachelor's degree
  • Five (5) years' experience in functional area with a master's degree
  • At least five (5) years of system engineering experience on DoD programs/projects applying various MIL-STD, MIL-HDBK, and DoD certification processes

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:
Constantly required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment
For the purpose of this summary, occasionally is used to represent up to 1/3 of the time given to the work day, frequently represents 1/3 to 2/3 of the time and constantly represents 2/3 or more of the time.
Security Clearance
  • Ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.

About AEVEX
AEVEX, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.
AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
AEVEX is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

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